Finding the Third Proportional to 94,362 and 137,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,362 and 137,651 is: 200,799.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,362 : 137,651 = 137,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,362/137,651 = 137,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,362x = 137,651 × 137,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,362x = 18,947,797,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,947,797,801/94,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,799.03
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